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information concemlDg origin and history of the flag, etc. 35e, 

CONTEST OF THE NATIONS, THE. Revised to date. A specUcnlar play or 
cantata. 13 females. Goddess of Liberty and 12 nations complete for the 
laurel crown. Very effective. 25c. 

EXEMPTION. Playlet in one act. 2 males. 8 females. 80 mln. Two wives ob- 
ject to their husbands' enlisting, converted by a letter from Germany. 15c. 

FOR LIBERTY'S SAKE. 4 m., 6 f. Patriotic play In three acts. A mother re- 
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A GUN DRILL,. An up-to-the-minute drill for sixteen or any number of boys and 
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MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY, THE. A faithful dramatization of Edward 
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fervor, loyalty to country, etc. 26c. 

THE 3IELTING POT, or THE AMERICANIZATION OF THE STRANGERS 
WITHIN OUR GATES. Introduces Uncle Sam, a Boy Bcout, American school 
room. Si)lendid climax. 25c. 

OUR OWN BELOVED AMERICA. Unique patriotic exercise. Presents the cos- 
mopolitan character of Americans. Characters required: The reader and male 
representative for each country. 15c. 

"OVER HERE." A musical patriotic program In which any number of boys and 
girls may take part, and explain in original songs, their share In war work. 25c. 

PATRIOTIC AND OTHER EXERCISES. Contains patriotic exercises and an 
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SHOUTING THE BATTLE CRY OF "FEED 'E3I." Patriotic play for chil- 
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SPY AT ST. AGNES. THE. 12 females. Three-act patriotic play full of dramatic 
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STARS AND STRIPES JUBILEE, THE. Si>ectacuiar entertainment. Introfiuces 
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choruses. 7 males, 28 females. 25c. 

UNCLE SAM'S BRIGADE. Camping scene, bright songs, spicy dialog. Finale 
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UNCLE SAM'S RIGHT ARM. Uncle Sam marshals his forces and calls to his aid 
fioys and girls who represent Soldiers, Sailors, Farmers, Thrift Stamps, etc 26c. 

"WAR CHEST," THE. Filled with material for every patriotic program. A 
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WITH TRUMPET AND DRUM. A patriotic compendium. Collection of prac- 
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Patriotic Songs 



AJ^IBRICA FOB ME. New patriotic song. Wonderfnlly stirring and Ineplrlng. SSc. 

AMERICAN PATRIOTIC SONGS. Words and music complete:. A splendid col- 
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BRAVE YANKEE MIDDIES OF THE U. 8. A. A splendid mardi song, with 
unison chorus, written especially for boys' voices. 30c. 

EMBLEM OF FREEDOM. A flag song with plenty of action. A fitting tribute 
to Old Glory. Solo or choras. 25c. 

OLD GLORY UNFURLED. An intensely patriotic Dumber, pleasing and Inspir- 
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PATRIOTIC PEP. A rousing new song that sparkles with "pep" and vim. 
Brimful of dash and inspiration. A capital marcli. SOc. 

PRAY OBSERVE. "WE MUST CONSERVE t" Clever new song, flashing with 
fire and fun. It Irresistibly tempts the most extravagant to conserve 30c- 

SAILING AWAY TO SUNNY FRANCE. Not only sailor boys, but soldier boys 
and their friends will love this delightful new song. SOc 

BAILOR LAD, THE. A new march song. Ringing with patriotism, enthusi- 
astic in sentiment, possessing an Irresistible swing. 25c. 

UNCLE SAMMY. March military song, telling how Uncle Sam "answers the 
call." So, hurrah! for cor own Uncle Sammy. 40o. 

UNCLE SAMMY'S LITTLE ROOKlEa Bright, catchy, wide-awake song for 
small boys. Tlicy may carry guns and flags if de.-sired. SOc, 

UNCLE SAM'S JUNIOR ARMY. The hoys and girls decide to "Hooverize" with 
Mother. SOc. 

WAVE OLD GLORT. A patriotic song with rousing chorus. A splendid march- 
ing song. 25c. 

WRAP ME IN THE DEAR OLD FLAG, BOYS. Suitable for any patriotic 
occasion. May be sang as solo or rendered as a musical recitation. 26o. 

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Reaping and Giving 



OR 



THE CHRISTMAS HARVEST 



Words aiiJ Music by 

EDNA RANDOLPH WORRELL 



AUTHOR OF 



The Toy's Rebellion, The Runaway Bear, 
Christmas at the Pole, Gifts for the King. 



MARCH BROTHERS 

publishers 

208-210-212 Wright Avenue 

LEBANON, OHIO 






Copyright 1916, by 
The Curtis Publishing Company 
and republished by their permission 



Copyright 1919, by 
MARCH BROTHERS 



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REAPING AND GIVING; 

OR, THE CHRISTMAS HARVEST 

[Reprinted from the Ladies Home Journal by permission of the Publishers.] 



[To give this exercise effectively four evergreen arches should he 
erected on the platform at the right and the left of a flight of steps. The 
arches represent the points of the compass and should hear the words 
"North," "East," "South" and "West" in gilt lettering, North and East 
being at the right of the steps, and South and West directly opposite the 
others at the left. The arches may he connected with green festoons. 1 

[All the memhers of the school or Sunday School may participate; 
four general divisions, hozvever, should he made, the divisions enter- 
ing through the several arches. The "Harvest," which is to he presented 
to the church for charitahle purposes, is supposed to have hcen gathered 
from various parts of the United States.] 

[This exercise may he very appropriately used for the presentation 
of gifts. \ 

CHARACTERS 

Goddess of Liberty. [Young lady in white gozvn draped zvith the 
United States flag and zvearing a blue crozvn ornamented with silver stars. 
She carries a staff to zvhich is attached the Christian flag, consisting of a 
white field having a red cross on a square of hlue in the upper left corner. 
The flags should he furled.] 

Reapers of the North. [Any number of small children, dressed as 
Alaskan natives in Arctic suits of zvhite Canton flannel trimmed with 
cotton batting.] 

Reapers of the South. [Any number of children representing the 
Southern states, Porto Rico and the Isle of Pines. All ma\ dress in 
coolest zvhite with Panama hats, though, if more than one class partici- 
pates, the costumes may he diversified. Calicoes, bandanna kerchiefs 
and turbans zvill suggest the Southern negro and may be zvorn by some, 
while Spanish costumes may be zvorn by others.] 

Reapers of the East. [Any number of children in Puritan and 
Quaker costumes.] 

Reapers of the West. [Any number of children as Indians, Cozu- 
boys, Hawaiians and Filipinos. Both hoys and girls representing Hawaii 



4 Reaping and Giving; or, The Christmas Harvest 

may zuear one-piece garments, bright headdresses, head necklaces and 
earrings, while those taking the part of Filipinos may appear in Japanese 
garbs. When costumes are not desired a uniform appearance may be 
given by providing sashes of rcd-white-and-bhie crepe paper to be worn 
over the left shoulders > and fastened at the right hips.] 

Gift Bearers. [One child from each class, zuho carries a decorated 
basket containing the class gift.] 

Standard Bearers. [One child from each class, carrying a banner 
inscribed with the name of the section represented, such as "Alaska," 
"Porto Rico," "Atlantic states," and so on.] 

[The curtain rises on Liberty standing alone at the top of the steps. 
These should be wide enough to accommodate the Gift Bearers and 
Standard Bearers in a final tableau.] 

I.icertv : 

Christian friends, have you thought at this season of joy, 

When partaking of holiday cheer, 
That you're reaping a Harvest the Lord has prepared 

As a crown for the close of the year? 
Thro' the snows of the winter, the rains of the spring, 

Thro' the heat of the long summer days, 
Thro' the frosts of the autumn the Lord's loving care 

Has enriched you in manifold ways. 
Tho' the vision of God may at times be obscured. 

It is still His omnipotent hand 
Which has brought to perfection the protlucts of earth. 

To bestow on the breadth of our land. 
In the North, in the South, in the East, in the West, 

There are showers of blessings divine, 
And we see His provision for one and for all 

When the rays of warm charity shine. 
Yes, the Harvest is plenteous. Gather it in, 

And -then give as your bins can afford; 
For in sharing your reapings, as angels above, 

You are doing the will of your Lord. 

[The prelude to the song, '"Tis Christmas," is here played, to which 
the older pupils enter through the arch marked "West." If several classes 
arc represented in the group, the first and tlie third shoidd be led by the 
Standard Bearers, ending with the Gift Bearers; the second and fourth 
classes being led by the Gift Bearers and ending with the Standard 
Bearers. By this means the banners zvill be equally distributed right and 
left. The classes form in line facing the audience and sing the first stanza 
of the song, "'Tis Christmas."] 



Reaping and Giving; or. The Christmas Harvest 



'Tis Christmas. 



March time. 



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fin - ger of our Lord we trace In loving deeds of boundless gracejhat call our tho'ts to praise, 
both our oceans proudly meet, U-nit-ing at the Saviour's feet, To praise our Lord and King. 

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6 Reaping and Giving ; or. The Christmas Harvest 

[The prelude is again played and lines are led to the right and to the 
left, respectively, by the first Gift Bearer on one side and the first 
Standard Bearer on the other, zuho meet at the steps. The Gift Bearer 
faces the audience and recites:] 

From the Mississippi Valley 

To our fair Pacific Isles, 
Where the sun is always shining 

And the landscape ever smiles, 
We are bringing gold and silver, 

Coffee, sugar, rice and grain. 
Luscious fruits from tropic lowlands, 

Sheep and cattle from the plain. 
We indeed are rich in blessings. 

And of these we give our best, 
As we thank our Gracious Master 

For the Harvest of the West. 

[The Gift Bearer hands the basket to Liberty, ivho reads the name of 
the class, zvith the character of the donation, from the card tied to the 
handle. The Gift Bearers and Standard Bearers from other classes, 
representing the West, step forzvard in turn, the Gift Bearers reciting 
texts of Scripture zvhen presenting the baskets. The follozving zvill serve 
as examples:] 

"O praise the Lord, all ye nations ; praise Him, all ye people. For 
His merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord 
endureth forever." (Psalm cxvii.) 

"The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup. The 
lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places ; yea, I have a goodly heritage." 
(Psalm xvi, 5, 6.) 

"This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out 
of all his troubles." (Psalm xxxiv, 6.) 

[Liberty reads the character of the donation offer each recitation. 
Gifts may consist of money or any articles named in the various verses.] 

[The Gift Bearers and Standard Bearers group themselves about 
the lozjoest step; the others stand in tzuo lines at the right and the left, 
leaving a zvide aisle betzvcen.] 

[Slightly younger pupils enter through the arch marked "East." 
They sing the second stanza of the song, '"Tis Christmas''] 



Reaping and Giving ; or, The Christmas Harvest 7 

[Lilies march to right and to left as previously described, one of 
the Gift Bearers reciting the follozving verse:] 

From the great Atlantic seacoast. 

All along the Eastern board, 
We in gratitude assemble 

With our Harvest from the Lord. 
Game and poultry, corn, potatoes, 

Orchard products, coal and oil. 
Meat and butter, wool for clothing — 

All are lavished on our soil, 
God indeed has blessed us richly; 

'Tis by Him we daily live ; 
Freely we receive His bounties; 

Freely now to Him we give. 

[Gift Bearers from the other groups may say:] 

"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits." 
(Psalm ciii, 2.) 

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh 
down from the Father of lights, with Whom is no variableness, neither 
shadow of turning." (James i, 17.) 

"If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within 
any of thy gates in thy land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, thou 
shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother: 
But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him 
sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth." (Deuteronomy xv, 7, 8.) 

[After the reading of the class names and gifts the principals take 
places on the steps above those zvho precede them. The others stand in 
front of the lines, right and left, care being taken to preserve the central 
aisle.] 

[Children of the next smaller size enter through the arch marked 
"South." They sing the third stanza of the song, '"Tis Christmas."] 

[Proceeding to the steps, the Gift Bearer recites:] 

From our rich and glowing Southlands, 

Where the azure skies above 
Light the warm and fertile valleys, 

We are bringing gifts of love. 
Figs, bananas, prunes and raisins, 

Sugar, oranges and dates, 
Are the product of our climate 

To be shared with many states. 



8 Reaping and Giving; or. The Christmas Harvest 

So, with grateful hearts responding, 

As we hear the call sublime, 
We have come to share our blessings 

At this Christmas Harvest time. 

[Sojiic texts for other classes are as follozvs:] 

"He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly ; and he which 
soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully." (H Corinthians ix, 6.) 

"Give, and it shall be given unto you ; good measure, pressed down, 
and shaken together, and running over.'' (Luke vi, 38.) 

"Go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have 
treasure in heaven." (Matthew xix, 21.) 

[The Gift Bearers and the Standard Bearers take places above the 
last group on the steps. The smallest children enter through the arch 
marked "North." They sing "Little Reapers," with action of reaping 
during chorus. The last stanca and chorus may be repeated by all on 
platform.] 



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1. Greetings we sing to yon. Blessings we bring to you, Reap-ing our Christmas cheer, 

2. He who gives bread to us, Tru - ly has said to us. First seek the kingdom bright, 

3. Je - BUS 80 near to us. Sends what is dear to us, Ev - 'ry-thing great or small, 

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Then for our dai - ly needs. He who the sparrow feeds, Cares for His own a - right. 
So when we pray to Him, Soft- ly we say to Him, "Thank you, dear Lord, for all." 




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\The children follow their leaders to throne, where the last gift 
verse is recited:] 

We are little Northern Reapers, 

From Alaska cold and white, 
But with joy we bring our gleanings 

To the Christmas Harvest bright. 
Seals and salmon fill our waters. 

Whales for oil with us abound. 
Heavy furs for warmth are plenty. 

Gold is shining 'neath the ground. 
These and many other treasures 

God has given us to share ; 
So we bring them to the Harvest, 

With a thankful word of prayer. 



[Warm clothing for infants may be given by the little tots in addition 
to the articles named in the stanca. If Scripture texts are needed they 
may be similar to the following:] 

"It is more blessed to give than to receive." (Acts xx, 35.) 
"God loveth a cheerful giver." (TI Corinthians ix, 7.) 



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Reaping and Giving; or, The Christmas Harvest 



[The Gift Bearers and Standard Bearers mount the highest step, 
standing at the right and the left of Liberty, zvlw, after reading the class 
names and gifts, recites the following:] 

Dear friends, we know the Lord will bless 

The off'rings that you bring, 
And take them for the royal use 

Of Him we own as King. 
The gold of loving hearts is here, 

The frankincense of praise. 
The myrrh of kindly deeds we find — 

All gifts of ancient days. 
Nor do they come from East alone. 

But North and South and West 
Glad tribute pay, this Harvest Day, 

To Christ, our infant Guest. 
And, as you feel the holy joy 

Of giving, just recall 
That you may give 3'our lives to Him 

Who gave Himself for all. 
Then let the Lord His Harvest reap. 

As at His feet we bow, 
Repeating, as His flag is raised, 

The Christian's blessed vow. 



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[Liberty unfurls the banner and holds it aloft 
Pledge" is here sung to the tune of '"Tis Christmas." 
Liberty during the first four lines, each raising a hand on the zvord "hail" 
and holding it as though in salute during the phrase. On the line "It 
ever shall be understood" all face the congregation, clasping hands high 
in couples on the roord "brotherhood." Those carrying banners should 
cross them. Baskets may be held aloft. The position should be held as 
a tableau, colored liglits being throivn on the scene.'] 

The Christian's Pledge: 

All hail the Standard of the Lord! 

To which we pledge with one accord \ 

The best that Christian hearts afford 

Of lo>-alty and love. 
It ever shall be understood 
To stand for justice, truth and good; 
With universal brotherhood 

May long it wave above! 

[The exercise should close with the singing of the Doxology, the 
congregation joining.] 



Entertaiments for Thanksgiving 

A3IERICA IN riLGKI.M I>AVS. For bipU scliool (ir n<lviiiicoil prailos. In two 

liiirls, comprising scoucs fniiii Uijiwallia ami MiU's Sliiiiili^li. 1 'A limiis. 'ir>c. 
AIXUAIN I^EAVES. A I'liiicy drill or exercise for girls carrjiiij; sprays of 

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BOBBY BKEWSTEK'S KOOSTEK. .lolly new operetta; boy.s visit old wllcb and 

find lonj,'-lost grandma; e.xeiting and surprising; cliarming music. 5 m., 5 1'. ioi: 
CIIItySANTHEML'.AIS. A fancy march and drill for 12 girls, or S girls auU 4 

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tin" DE SIECLE I'llANKSOIVlNO EXEKCISES. Siilendid collection of orig- 
inal sdnjrs, recilaliiins, dialogs, etc. Sejiarate programs fur each grade. 15c. 
HOW TO CELEBRATE. A complete program for TUanlisgiving. Cnris.iuas. W.i-li- 

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JACK FKOST'S" MIST.^KE. Clever opentl.-i. .lack anrl S|irites "wake u|)'« 

Santa too soon, mistaking Thanksiiiving for (:iiristni.-is. S <ir nmre boys. 25p. 
LITTLE THANKSGIVING WOKKJiliS. AcUuu soug. Cne or nnire "litllo 

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THE NEWJ^BOVS' THANKS<ilVIN<i. A jnlly liille play. Four city newslioya 

'•happen in" at Farmer IJrown's and dine. A whirl of niciTinicnt. m., 4 f. 15c. 
NOVE.MBEK'S CKOWN aiu! THANKSGIVINCi IN BKOWNIE-LANI). The 

first is a new spectacular entertainnnnt for 14 girls and buys. The second is a 

rullicking play fur buys. Full of life and fun. 15c. 
TIIANKI'I'L BOBBY. In a cute solo. Bobby proclaims Thanksgiving from, a 

buv's viewpoint. Lively ;ind chvi-r. 25c. 
THE THANKS(JIVING PONGSTEK. CuIIectinn of tiny songs for tots, solos, 

duets anil choruses fur all ages. Humorous m- sacred. Beautif\il and choice. 25e. 
TWENTIETH CENTURY THANKStilVING EXKKCTSES. Collcctiun of choice 

dialogs, recitations, exercises, etc. ; abundant material for Tli.-inksgjving. 15c. 
TWO INVITATIONS. I'or Thanksgiving. Country (irandpa's invitation is ac- 
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THE WAIF'S THANKSGIVING. I'lay. Appr<'ciation of wealthy lady shown 

waif leads to recovery of her little kidnapped son. Charming, 5 m., 4 f. 25c, 

Christmas Operettas 

CHRIST^IAS AT THE POLE. For mixed grades or high scTinol. Tn'roducos 
I'ncle Sam, Santa. Twin Fxplorers. Stnilents, Nations, Eskimos. It's gre<tt. 40c. 

CHRISTMAS G.VRDEN, THE. Spectacular play, captivating music. The Sun,. 
Moon, Stars and Flowers, Snow and Blow and Kris. 15 or more childreii. 
Words and music coninh'te. 25c. 

COL. GRUMTY'S CHRISTMAS. Burglar caught at Christmas eve house party 
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GIFTS FOR THE KING. F,xercisp for Smiday school or day school; eight small 
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KRIS KlilNGLE'S MINSTRELS. "Kris" as interlocutor, and his funny "kid"?" 
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REAPING AND GIVING or THE CHRISTMAS HARVEST. An exercise suit- 
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THE Rl'NAWAY BEAR. Full of spicy fun. Music dainty and exceptionally 
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A SURPRISED (iRUMBLEK or HOW KRIS MADE A CONVERT, True. Oiri-t- 
mas spirit awakened in grouchy oM bachelor liy enthusiastic children: briglit. 15c. 

THE TOYS' REBEI.,l>ION. fnique operetta. Dolls and toys apprehend troulde. 
nefuse to leave Toyland. Santa happily adjusts matters. Very clever. 25c. 

Music for Christmas 

THE BETHLEHEM BABE, A sweet song story of the Christ Child. Kither 
solo or chorus, A perfect gem. 25c. . , 

HAIL! THE NEW BORN KING. A Christmas lullaby; exquisite musical set- 
ting; story of the Christ ChihI. .SOo. 

JUST AFTER CHRISTMAS DINNER. Cute solo for small Iniy or girl. \ ery 
clever ami pleasing. Suitable fur any program. 25c. 

A KICK FOR OLD ST. NICK. A .iolly new Christmas song cnmpllmcniary to 
Kris. A bunch of fresh ideas. Bright, catchy music. 25c. 

KRIS KRIN(iLE .IINGLES. Solos, duets, choruses, for all ages. Glad songs 
of the Christ Child, .Tollv St. Nick and Yuletide. Splindid 2.'>e. 

MERRY CHRISTMAS MELODIES. New Christmas songs for little folks, secular 
and sacred. Contains "A Toys' March" and motion and coslunie soii-s l.". 

YULETIDE SONGS. A generous collection of origmal Christmas songs for those 
who have outgrown Santa Claus. loc. 

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Christmas Dialogs and Plays 

BEST -AUTliO Its' CIIHIST.MAS ri>AYS. ■Dulls vs. Tcdily Rcai-s," "Tack Hor- 
ner's cai-istuiiis I'if," "Dolls' Hos|)ilal," "Wliy KilitU Diiln't Go," etc. 30c. 

CHRISTMAS AX S.ANTA CLAtS' HOUSE. Cliililren visit Santa Glaus. Strange 
liai)!!^)!!!^^ aiitl jolly sui-|)rises. A very deligbtlul play. 8 males, 4 females. 25c. 

CHRISTMAS AT SKKKTER CORNER. DisUicU Skewl of 50 years ago gives 
Cljrisiuuis fnteflaliniKiit. Humor of tlie rarest sort. Any luimlier. 15i'. 

Christmas at the cross ROAUS. a mral Cluu-ch committee prepares 
Cbristmas cntertainMicnt. Tlicir peculiarities provoUe luerriniont. 7 m., 12 f. 25c. 

CHRlST.'klAS BCUCiET. Contains "Clirlstmas Alplial)et" (dialog), "Seven Christ- 
mas TalMcan.\" .'uul •Cliristmas March" (for HI girls). Clever. 15c. 

CHRI8T5IAS CAROL, A. An original dramatization of Dickens' charming story. 
A liigli-grade prodiidion. 12 males, H females. 1 1/2 hours. 25c, 

CHRIST.MAS DIALOGS ANO TLAYS. "Dat Christmas Dinnali," "When Christ- 
mas Came," "Santa at School," "Crecdy .Johnny's SlocUmg." etc. 25c. 

A CHRISTAIAS DREAM, Santa Claus and Mother Goose children in new rhymes. 
I'.right and interesting. Vi'iy clpvcr and sidcy. Easy to give. 5 m., 5 f. 15c. 

CHRIST.MAS I'OR .\LL, NATIONS. Children from nnn Christian nations de- 
Kcrilie their customs. Text in rhvme. Insli iitlivo and Inspiring. 7 m.. S f. 15c. 

A CHRIST.M.AS JOKE. Santa trims the tree for Motlier Goose children. Jack 
changes laliels. Indescrihalily funny. Text in calcliy rhyme. 25c. 

THE DOLLS' SY.MrOSIU.M. Toy Shop at night. Dolls and toys have great 
frolic: spicy dialog; fancy drills and specialties introduced. Clever. 25c. 

A FEAST IN THE WILDERNESS. How the joy of Christmas crept into a 
garret. Pathetic with touches of humor. Easy to give. 3 m., If. V4 hour. 15c. 

GIFTED GIVERS, THE. Christmas playlette. 4 ni., 5 f.. higli school or adults. In- 
tensely interesting: excellent climax. Splendid for school, society or church. 15c. 

HEIR OF MT. VERNON, THE. Colonial play, in wliieh Washington's social 
life and sterling maidiood are portra.Ted. S hoys and S girls, or more. 1% lirs, •;5c, 

IN SANTA CL.AIS LAND. With Santa Claus, his wife and baby. Fairies and 
Brownies. Delinhtfid. Text in clever rhyme. All aires. 10 m.. 12 f. 1 hr. 25c. 

THE LOST PRINCE. I'rince is kidnaiiped. Great excitement. Restored by 
good fjiirips. Ch.-ii-ming and bcTiitifnl. Kasy to learn. (> m., ;> f. 25c. 

THE NHJHT BEFORE CIIRISTM-AS. Children midst songs and frolic plan a 
Christmas eve "spread," but plav Santa Chins instead; glad tittle follows. 25c. 

ORIGINAL CHRIST.MAS DI.ALOCiS. "Little Jerry's Cbristmas," "Story of the 
.Star," ".Message of the Bells," etc. 25c. 

PEARL'S CHRISTMAS. Original, fdeasing and Interesting Cbristmas dialog 
with nil excellent moral, for .'{ Imivs and 4 girls. 5c. 

THE PINK SCARF. A breezy confab for glib-tongued school girls. Dixie drops 
e bint that she wants a pink scarf. She gets It — sis times. 15c. 

Christmas Recitations and Exercises 

THE CHRISTMAS COLLATION. Splendid new eonectlon of recitations, songs. 

dialogs, plavs. etc. Coinidete iirograins for all grades. Desirable. 25c. 
FIN DE SIECLE CHRISTMAS EXERCISES. DeliL'htful recitations, exercises, 

dialogs, songs. Suitahio for all grades. Briglit, catchy, sensible. I5c. 
HOW TO CELEBRATE. A comidete program for Christmas. Tlianksgivlng, 

Washington's Ilirlbdav. and all holidays. Practical and pleasimr. 25p. 
NEW CHRISTMAS BOOK. Contains recitations for little tots, primary exi r- 

cises and dialogs. Also piny for .*? males, 2 females. A book of I)ig values. 25c. 
NEW HOLID.AY RECITATIONS AND EXERCISES. Collection of recitations 

and exercises suitable for seho<il and church. For primary and grades. 15c. 
ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS RECITATIONS. "Waiting for Santa," "Santa's 

Mistake," "Scaring Santa," etc. P'.very one a gem. 15c. 
TWEN'YIETH CENTURY CHRISTMAS EXERCISES. Abundant recitations, 

exercises, dialogs, etc. "Jack's Little Sister," "Paul Garwin's Cbristmas." 15c. 

Christmas Drills and Marches 

CHTtlSTMAS .STAR M.ARCH AND DRILL. Superbly brilliant. Picturesque In 

f-'pct. Fancv tienres. Sure to please. Any affe. 10 to 24 females, 15c. 
HOLLY. A jumping rope drill for six little girls. Music. 15c. 

Hallowe'en Entertainments 

CO:\IPLETE HALLOWE'EN BOOK, THE. Contains drills, recitations, panto- 
mimes, exercises anil sliort idavs. Also full directions for entertaining, etc. 35c. 

HALLOWE'EN ADVENTURE, A. A lively play. Fidl of ghostly excitement 
and spooky frolic. 8 males and 8 females, or more. 3 scenes. 1 hour. 15c. 

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Valentine Entertainments 

COMPLETE VALENTINE BOOK, THE. Oontains drills, recitations, tableatK, 
dialogs and plays. Also full directions for entertalDlng, etc. 35«. 

Washington and Lincoln Entertainments 

FIN DE SIECLE LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY EXERCISES. Lincoln's epigrams, 
lanecdotes, spetches, etc., sougs, recitations, dialogs. All grades. 15c. 

FIN DE SIECLE WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY EXERCISES. Historical Tab- 
leaox. Flag Drill, etc. Recitations, dialogs, songs, exercises. All ages. 15c. 

BATCHET MARCH AND DRILL. Spectacular; diagrams and full directions 
given. Very effective and pleasing. 16 or 24 boys. 16c. 

THE HEIR OF MT. VERNON. Colonial play, Washington's sterling manhood 
and courtesy portrayed ; Christmas eve in rare old plantation style. 86c. 

HOW TO CELEBRATE. Delightful programs for Washington's Birthday and all 
holidays, birthdays, etc. Practical and satisfactory. Easy to give. 25c. 

MASTER GEORtiE WASHINGTON; HIS SIXTH BIRTHDAY PARTY. Play 
for little folk. Delightful children's party in the boy Washington's home, 15c. 

THE SONG OF THE HATCHET. Very popular new song. Words spicy and 
■witty ; music saucy and sympathetic. Solo or chorus ; a hit. Sheet music. 25c. 

THAT BOY GEORGE and THE LINCOLN LEAGUE. Two unique dialogs. 
Parts for Uncle Sam, George Washington, two little girls and chorus. 15c. 

TWO CRUSTY LITTLE PIES. Why the pies were crusty. An attraction for 
Washington Birthday exercLses. Solo, duet, or chorus. Sheet music. 25c. 

WASHINGTON CELEBRATION AT RIVERSIDE, Novel program. Worth- 
while recitations, dialogs, songs, charades, maxims, tableaux, drills. 26c 

THE WASHINGTON GU.4iRD8 AND LADIES OF HONOR. Unique operatic 
drill. Introduces George and Martha, Guards and Ladies. Fine. 15c. 

iriTH TRUMPET AND DRUM. A patriotic compeuUium. Crisp new recita- 
tions, stirring dialogs, inspiring songs, exercises, etc. 35<J. 

Memorial Day Exercises 

PATRIOTIC AND OTHER EXERCISES. Contains several patriotic exercises 

and an abundance of humorous and pleasing recitations. 15c. 

WITH TRUMPET AND DRUM. A patriotic compendium. Collection of recita- 
tions, stirring dialogs, inspiring eonga and other exercises. Stimulates love of 
country and patriotic fervor. 35c, 

Entertainments for Closing Day 

^^7^}}^^P CLARA. An up-to-date commencement play Great excitement, 
11.^^ U«/«™J scenes. 10 males, 15 females, or more. 85c. 
XM*, CHARITY PUPIL. Boarding school episode, lively with vivacloug pranhs 
#»^.^oT^^"^|.^^®- Strong plot with happy climax. Splendid class play. 26c 
CLOSING EXERCISES FOR PRIMARY GRADES. A rich collection of rcclta- 
riT i?SSw^*^^^^S^,**iSfi attractive features ; bright, spicy, np to date. 95c. 
CLOSING EXERCISES FOR THE GRADES. A budget of wide-awafee reciU- 
#™ i^SI^^^D^ST,^! .'iJlllS^P'^y^' salutatory, valedictory, etc. Splendid. 25c. 
CLOSING RECITATIONS FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL. An eiceUent collection 

of appropriate material. Sensible, choice. Inspiring. Rare. 26o. 
THE CRIMSON AND THE BLUE. 6 m.. 6 f. Highest type commeDcement 
^P^,^^?''"''^"' success. Acting rights free to purchaser of 12 copies. 36«. 
FAIRIES' JUBILEE REVEL, THE. A silver Jubilee frolic for 2B chlldreo 

dre.ssed as fairies. Brilliant, epectaeular. FxUl directions are given for the 

various steps, figures and music. 15c. 
FAIRIES OF TODAY, A humorous entertalnmeDt In three scenes. Good for any 

time. Splendid climax. Any number, bat S males and 12 females required. 

Time one hour or longer. 25c. 
THE MASONIC RING. Society play of excellent literary merit, spicy and clever. 
—AJ'^'^***^'''" "f provoktngly funny climaxes. Splendid for anv time. 35c. 
NEW CM.EBRATIONS FOR LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, Flag Day and Bird 
o-SJXvv,*^!''^^^'"****'''''' ''<"* »" Krai's- Practical and appropriate. 2Be. 
SCHOOL SONGS FOR CLOSING DAY. A very practical collection salted to all 
»JI£?°^ ^°™® original, others set to familiar tunes. Very desirable. 15c 
TEN COMMENCEMENT SONGS. Choice new songs for Graduation Day. Clara 
-,J!5. . '*^°'^ ^^^ farewell songs. Set to college songs or operatic selectiona 86c 
VEBA'S VACATION. Nothing so delightful as this absorbing "story" of a vaca- 
tion with summer boarders. Eccentric characters. Rich fun. 4 m., 6f. 26c 
WHEN WE GRADUATE. Model salutatories, valedictories; ontlines of essaya 

and orations ; hints on delivery ; class mottoes, general belps, etc (W«. 

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THE COMPLETE FLAG BOOK. By Fred L. Pauly. Contains an abundance of 
patriotic material of all kinas — plays, dialogs, drills, songs, exercises, etc., 
besides a surprising amount of informaticm concerning tlie origin and history of 
tlie tlag, laws governing its use and reverence, etc. 

THE COMPLETE DRILL BOOK. By Harriette Wilbur and others. Containa 
seventeen drills suitable for all occusions : Hallowe'en, Thanksgiving, Christmas, 
New Year's, Valentine, Patriotic, Easter, Including a tambourine drill, sword drill 
and tlie Virginia Eeel. 

THE CO»U»LBTE ILALLOWE'EN BOOK, By Elieabeth F. Guptili. Contains 
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for high school pupils — 4 males, 5 females, and a number of small children. 
Also full directions for entertaining, including the invitation, refreshments, 
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THE COMPLETE VALENTINE BOOK. By Elizabeth F. Guptili. Contains 
drills, recitations, action songs, tableaux, shadow pantomimes, and a number of 
dialogs and plays, for all ages. Also full directions for entertaining, with novel 
Invitations, decorations, ideas for an "Old Folks Party," suggestloas for a 
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FIN DE SEBCLE ARBOR DAY EXERCISES. A generous collection of clever 

recitations, imlque exercises, choice quotations. Full of good things. 15e. 
HOW TO CELEBRATE, Programs for all holidays and famous birthdays. 86c 
HUMOR UP TO DATE. The cleverest humor of modem times. Monologs, 

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JUBILEE OEMS. Over 200 choice recitations and a score of dialogs for tota 

and teens. An abumlance of material for all occasions. 35c. 
MTTLE PIECES FOR LITTLE PEOPLE Na. 1. 20 cards containing 29 

bright, pretty recitations for boys and girls. I>>lightful, practical, convenient. 15c. 
MTTLE PIECES FOR LITTLE PEOPLE No. 8. Same plan as above; 20 

cards with 26 recitations. 15c. 
NEW CELEBRATIONS FOR LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, FLAG DAY AND 

BIRD DAY. Contains much coveted material that insures successful entertain- 
ments. 85c. 
KEW EASTER EXERCISES. Collection of original exercises and recitations for 

the KflKter celebration. 15c. 
RECITATIONS FOR PRIMARY GRADES, ORIGINAL AND UNIQUE. OoJ- 

lection of original recitations of an unusual sort. 15c. 
TWO MONOLOGS. "The Days that are Gone" and "School Days," with lesson 

talks, giving full directions for costjimlng and rendering. 15c. 
WITH TRUMPET AND DRUM. A patriotic compendium. Crisp recitations. 

Btirrlng dialogs, inspiring songs, etc. Ample for entire program. 35o. 
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AMERICAN PATRIOTIC SONGS. The most stirring patriotic Bonpra. Worda 

and music complete. Nothing so helpful and inspiring. 6o each, 60o. per do». 
FESTIVE SONGS FOR LITTLE SINGERS. Choice rote sMJgs for Bchool singing, 

and action songs for entertainments and all occasions ; very desirable. 25«. 
IN MUSIC LAND. Over 40 dainty little songs beautifully accompanied. For all 

oecfialona; also "Music In rhvrae" for beginners. Unique and ideal. 25c. 
THE NONABEL SONGSTERS. A graded series of new school song books of 

unusual worth. The world's best songs, old and new. Three volumes: 
NONABEL SONGSTER, PART I. For IntermedUte or mixed grades. $1.09 

per dozen. Sample copy, lOo. 
KONABEL SONGSTER, PART H. For grammar or mixed grades. fl.OO 

per dozen. Sample copy, 10c. 
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$1.00 per dozen. Sample copy, 10c. 
THE NONABEL SONG COLLECTION. Embraces Parts I, II and III of th« 

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TB MERRY TUNES FOR YE MODERN LADS AND LASSES, A flplet>dld col- 
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